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Recognising the importance of innovation:
A growing number of businesses acknowledge innovation as being key to their success. A study by Accenture discovered that over 90% of executives linked long-term business success with the ability to develop new ideas. Innovation can be the game changer from “also ran” to out-and-out winner.

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(When solving problems we can use a variety of tools.  Consider the 3 tools below and how you would use them. 

What are the benefits for each tool?

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Overview: Root Cause Analysis is a systematic method used to identify the fundamental causes of a problem. Instead of addressing the symptoms, RCA aims to determine what underlying issues are contributing to the problem.

Steps:

  1. Define the Problem: Clearly describe the problem.
  2. Gather Data: Collect information relevant to the problem.
  3. Identify Possible Causal Factors: List all potential factors that could be contributing to the problem.
  4. Identify the Root Cause: Use techniques such as the '5 Whys' or Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa) to drill down to the root cause.
  5. Implement Solutions: Develop and implement actions to address the root cause.
  6. Monitor and Evaluate: Check the effectiveness of the solution over time to ensure the problem is resolved.

Benefits: Helps in permanently eliminating problems by addressing the root cause rather than temporary fixes.

 

SWOT Analysis

Overview: SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning tool used to identify and analyse the internal and external factors that can impact a project, business, or individual. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

Components:

  • Strengths: Internal attributes and resources that support a successful outcome.
  • Weaknesses: Internal factors that could hinder progress or success.
  • Opportunities: External factors the entity can exploit to its advantage.
  • Threats: External factors that could cause trouble for the entity.

Process:

  1. Identify Strengths: What advantages do you have? What do you do well?
  2. Identify Weaknesses: What could you improve? Where do you have fewer resources than others?
  3. Identify Opportunities: What trends could you take advantage of? How can you turn strengths into opportunities?
  4. Identify Threats: What obstacles do you face? What are your competitors doing that could impact you?

Benefits: Provides a clear framework for analysing the situation and developing strategic plans.

 

PDCA Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)

Overview: The PDCA Cycle is an iterative four-step management method used for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products.

Steps:

  1. Plan: Identify and analyse the problem or opportunity, develop hypotheses about what the issues may be, and decide on the metrics to measure success.
  2. Do: Implement the plan on a small scale to test its effectiveness.
  3. Check: Monitor and evaluate the results of the implementation to see if the desired outcomes are being achieved.
  4. Act: If the plan is successful, implement it on a wider scale and continuously assess the results. If the plan is not successful, refine it and repeat the cycle.

Benefits: Promotes continuous improvement and ensures that solutions are tested and validated before full implementation.

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